| Engineering overrun - to Gatwick, 19th January 2026 Posted by grahame at 04:55, 19th January 2026 |     |
BBC reports - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdjnrdl8d24o
Rail passengers have been warned of disruption on Monday morning as weekend engineering work overruns.
Work has been taking place on Brighton Mainline between Gatwick Airport, Redhill and Reigate, Purley and East Croydon.
National Rail, external said on Sunday the work was not expected to be finished in time, with disruption to services likely until the end of Monday.
Thameslink , externaland Southern rail, external also warned of disruption and said only two of four lines between Gatwick and East Croydon would be available on Monday, which meant there would be "a reduced service across the network".
'Short notice changes'
Passengers were advised to check journey planners ahead of travelling and allow extra time to complete journeys.
National Rail provided a list of expected changes but said other short notice changes and delays were also likely.
Journey planners were due to be updated by 22:00 GMT on Sunday, it added.
People who want to delay their journey until Tuesday will be able to use Monday-dated tickets on Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express services, National Rail said.
Southern services between Reigate and London Victoria and between Redhill and Tonbridge in Kent will run normally.
Work has been taking place on Brighton Mainline between Gatwick Airport, Redhill and Reigate, Purley and East Croydon.
National Rail, external said on Sunday the work was not expected to be finished in time, with disruption to services likely until the end of Monday.
Thameslink , externaland Southern rail, external also warned of disruption and said only two of four lines between Gatwick and East Croydon would be available on Monday, which meant there would be "a reduced service across the network".
'Short notice changes'
Passengers were advised to check journey planners ahead of travelling and allow extra time to complete journeys.
National Rail provided a list of expected changes but said other short notice changes and delays were also likely.
Journey planners were due to be updated by 22:00 GMT on Sunday, it added.
People who want to delay their journey until Tuesday will be able to use Monday-dated tickets on Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express services, National Rail said.
Southern services between Reigate and London Victoria and between Redhill and Tonbridge in Kent will run normally.
No mention of GWR (perhaps GBR will bring joined up reporting) but Journeycheck tells us
Alterations to services between Redhill and Gatwick Airport
Due to engineering works not being finished on time between Redhill and Gatwick Airport some lines are blocked.
Train services running through these stations will be terminated at Redhill. Gatwick Airport will not be served. Disruption is expected until 09:00 19/01.
Customer Advice
What has happened?
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GWR have been informed by Network Rail that engineering works will overrun, reducing the number of lines open between Redhill and Gatwick Airport. Therefore, GWR trains will terminate at Redhill instead of Gatwick Airport and GWR trains that start at Gatwick Airport will start at Redhill instead.
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What are we doing about it?
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GWR customers travelling to Gatwick Airport are advised to allow extra time for their journey. Customers should change at Redhill for onward connections.
Arrangements have been made for GWR tickets to be accepted on Thameslink trains between Redhill and Gatwick Airport in both directions at no extra cost.
-
What are your options?
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We are sorry for the disruption to your journey today, these are the current options available to you:
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Option 1: If there are other rail companies or local public transport operators who may be able to help you make your journey, we will provide details here: Thameslink are accepting GWR tickets between Redhill and Gatwick Airport.
-
Option 2: Replacement transport provided by us such as a buses, coaches or taxis, have not been requested at this time as trains are still running.
-
Option 3: If your train is cancelled, you may travel on either of the two services before, or two services after, your original train. If these are peak services or less flexible, you can still travel with your original ticket, at no extra cost.
-
Option 4: Consider postponing your journey until our service returns to normal.
-
For more information:
-
Use the National Rail Enquiries real-time journey planner to check if a journey by rail is currently possible. If you are at a station please check the live departure boards or speak to a member of station staff.
-
Let us help you:
-
If you're already travelling when disruption happens, we'll get you where you need to go. If you miss the last train of the day due to cancellation or because another train was delayed, we wont leave you stranded.
-
If you require help, further information or would like to provide feedback, to help us improve in the future:
Speak to staff at the station or on the train. Use the Customer Help Point on the platform.
Message us on X @GWRHelp, Facebook Messenger @gwruk, Instagram @gwruk or WhatsApp 07890 608043. Our team is available daily between 06:00 and 23:00 Monday to Friday and 07:00 to 23:00 Saturday and Sunday.
Call our Customer Support team on 03457 000 125, who are available between 06:00 and 23:00, or National Rail Enquiries on 03457 484 950, who are available 24 hours a day.
-
Delay Repay:
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If you arrive at your destination 15 or more minutes late because your GWR train was delayed or cancelled, you can apply for Delay Repay compensation. Please keep your ticket and visit GWR.com/DelayRepay
-
Further Information
An update will follow within the next 2 hours.
If you require further information please speak to our staff at the station or on the train, use the Customer Help Point, tweet us @GWRHelp or call National Rail Enquiries on 03457 484 950.
If you arrive at your destination 15 or more minutes late because your GWR train was delayed or cancelled, you can claim Delay Repay compensation. Please keep your ticket and visit GWR.com/DelayRepay
Last Updated:19/01/2026 04:04
Due to engineering works not being finished on time between Redhill and Gatwick Airport some lines are blocked.
Train services running through these stations will be terminated at Redhill. Gatwick Airport will not be served. Disruption is expected until 09:00 19/01.
Customer Advice
What has happened?
-
GWR have been informed by Network Rail that engineering works will overrun, reducing the number of lines open between Redhill and Gatwick Airport. Therefore, GWR trains will terminate at Redhill instead of Gatwick Airport and GWR trains that start at Gatwick Airport will start at Redhill instead.
-
What are we doing about it?
-
GWR customers travelling to Gatwick Airport are advised to allow extra time for their journey. Customers should change at Redhill for onward connections.
Arrangements have been made for GWR tickets to be accepted on Thameslink trains between Redhill and Gatwick Airport in both directions at no extra cost.
-
What are your options?
-
We are sorry for the disruption to your journey today, these are the current options available to you:
-
Option 1: If there are other rail companies or local public transport operators who may be able to help you make your journey, we will provide details here: Thameslink are accepting GWR tickets between Redhill and Gatwick Airport.
-
Option 2: Replacement transport provided by us such as a buses, coaches or taxis, have not been requested at this time as trains are still running.
-
Option 3: If your train is cancelled, you may travel on either of the two services before, or two services after, your original train. If these are peak services or less flexible, you can still travel with your original ticket, at no extra cost.
-
Option 4: Consider postponing your journey until our service returns to normal.
-
For more information:
-
Use the National Rail Enquiries real-time journey planner to check if a journey by rail is currently possible. If you are at a station please check the live departure boards or speak to a member of station staff.
-
Let us help you:
-
If you're already travelling when disruption happens, we'll get you where you need to go. If you miss the last train of the day due to cancellation or because another train was delayed, we wont leave you stranded.
-
If you require help, further information or would like to provide feedback, to help us improve in the future:
Speak to staff at the station or on the train. Use the Customer Help Point on the platform.
Message us on X @GWRHelp, Facebook Messenger @gwruk, Instagram @gwruk or WhatsApp 07890 608043. Our team is available daily between 06:00 and 23:00 Monday to Friday and 07:00 to 23:00 Saturday and Sunday.
Call our Customer Support team on 03457 000 125, who are available between 06:00 and 23:00, or National Rail Enquiries on 03457 484 950, who are available 24 hours a day.
-
Delay Repay:
-
If you arrive at your destination 15 or more minutes late because your GWR train was delayed or cancelled, you can apply for Delay Repay compensation. Please keep your ticket and visit GWR.com/DelayRepay
-
Further Information
An update will follow within the next 2 hours.
If you require further information please speak to our staff at the station or on the train, use the Customer Help Point, tweet us @GWRHelp or call National Rail Enquiries on 03457 484 950.
If you arrive at your destination 15 or more minutes late because your GWR train was delayed or cancelled, you can claim Delay Repay compensation. Please keep your ticket and visit GWR.com/DelayRepay
Last Updated:19/01/2026 04:04
Again - perhaps GBR will bring the automatic ability to use the next train in the event of disruption - however it's painted (though I understand that there's a lot of swapping of 387 units been going on, and the paint job does not confirm who's running it these days!
| Re: Engineering overrun - to Gatwick, 19th January 2026 Posted by Electric train at 08:21, 19th January 2026 | |
BBC reports - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdjnrdl8d24o
No mention of GWR (perhaps GBR will bring joined up reporting) but Journeycheck tells us
Rail passengers have been warned of disruption on Monday morning as weekend engineering work overruns.
Work has been taking place on Brighton Mainline between Gatwick Airport, Redhill and Reigate, Purley and East Croydon.
National Rail, external said on Sunday the work was not expected to be finished in time, with disruption to services likely until the end of Monday.
Thameslink , externaland Southern rail, external also warned of disruption and said only two of four lines between Gatwick and East Croydon would be available on Monday, which meant there would be "a reduced service across the network".
'Short notice changes'
Passengers were advised to check journey planners ahead of travelling and allow extra time to complete journeys.
National Rail provided a list of expected changes but said other short notice changes and delays were also likely.
Journey planners were due to be updated by 22:00 GMT on Sunday, it added.
People who want to delay their journey until Tuesday will be able to use Monday-dated tickets on Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express services, National Rail said.
Southern services between Reigate and London Victoria and between Redhill and Tonbridge in Kent will run normally.
Work has been taking place on Brighton Mainline between Gatwick Airport, Redhill and Reigate, Purley and East Croydon.
National Rail, external said on Sunday the work was not expected to be finished in time, with disruption to services likely until the end of Monday.
Thameslink , externaland Southern rail, external also warned of disruption and said only two of four lines between Gatwick and East Croydon would be available on Monday, which meant there would be "a reduced service across the network".
'Short notice changes'
Passengers were advised to check journey planners ahead of travelling and allow extra time to complete journeys.
National Rail provided a list of expected changes but said other short notice changes and delays were also likely.
Journey planners were due to be updated by 22:00 GMT on Sunday, it added.
People who want to delay their journey until Tuesday will be able to use Monday-dated tickets on Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express services, National Rail said.
Southern services between Reigate and London Victoria and between Redhill and Tonbridge in Kent will run normally.
No mention of GWR (perhaps GBR will bring joined up reporting) but Journeycheck tells us
Or maybe just poor reporting on the part of the BBC by just focusing on the 2 principle TOCs
Alterations to services between Redhill and Gatwick Airport
Due to engineering works not being finished on time between Redhill and Gatwick Airport some lines are blocked.
Train services running through these stations will be terminated at Redhill. Gatwick Airport will not be served. Disruption is expected until 09:00 19/01.
Customer Advice
What has happened?
-
GWR have been informed by Network Rail that engineering works will overrun, reducing the number of lines open between Redhill and Gatwick Airport. Therefore, GWR trains will terminate at Redhill instead of Gatwick Airport and GWR trains that start at Gatwick Airport will start at Redhill instead.
-
What are we doing about it?
-
GWR customers travelling to Gatwick Airport are advised to allow extra time for their journey. Customers should change at Redhill for onward connections.
Arrangements have been made for GWR tickets to be accepted on Thameslink trains between Redhill and Gatwick Airport in both directions at no extra cost.
-
What are your options?
-
We are sorry for the disruption to your journey today, these are the current options available to you:
-
Option 1: If there are other rail companies or local public transport operators who may be able to help you make your journey, we will provide details here: Thameslink are accepting GWR tickets between Redhill and Gatwick Airport.
-
Option 2: Replacement transport provided by us such as a buses, coaches or taxis, have not been requested at this time as trains are still running.
-
Option 3: If your train is cancelled, you may travel on either of the two services before, or two services after, your original train. If these are peak services or less flexible, you can still travel with your original ticket, at no extra cost.
-
Option 4: Consider postponing your journey until our service returns to normal.
-
For more information:
-
Use the National Rail Enquiries real-time journey planner to check if a journey by rail is currently possible. If you are at a station please check the live departure boards or speak to a member of station staff.
-
Let us help you:
-
If you're already travelling when disruption happens, we'll get you where you need to go. If you miss the last train of the day due to cancellation or because another train was delayed, we wont leave you stranded.
-
If you require help, further information or would like to provide feedback, to help us improve in the future:
Speak to staff at the station or on the train. Use the Customer Help Point on the platform.
Message us on X @GWRHelp, Facebook Messenger @gwruk, Instagram @gwruk or WhatsApp 07890 608043. Our team is available daily between 06:00 and 23:00 Monday to Friday and 07:00 to 23:00 Saturday and Sunday.
Call our Customer Support team on 03457 000 125, who are available between 06:00 and 23:00, or National Rail Enquiries on 03457 484 950, who are available 24 hours a day.
-
Delay Repay:
-
If you arrive at your destination 15 or more minutes late because your GWR train was delayed or cancelled, you can apply for Delay Repay compensation. Please keep your ticket and visit GWR.com/DelayRepay
-
Further Information
An update will follow within the next 2 hours.
If you require further information please speak to our staff at the station or on the train, use the Customer Help Point, tweet us @GWRHelp or call National Rail Enquiries on 03457 484 950.
If you arrive at your destination 15 or more minutes late because your GWR train was delayed or cancelled, you can claim Delay Repay compensation. Please keep your ticket and visit GWR.com/DelayRepay
Last Updated:19/01/2026 04:04
Due to engineering works not being finished on time between Redhill and Gatwick Airport some lines are blocked.
Train services running through these stations will be terminated at Redhill. Gatwick Airport will not be served. Disruption is expected until 09:00 19/01.
Customer Advice
What has happened?
-
GWR have been informed by Network Rail that engineering works will overrun, reducing the number of lines open between Redhill and Gatwick Airport. Therefore, GWR trains will terminate at Redhill instead of Gatwick Airport and GWR trains that start at Gatwick Airport will start at Redhill instead.
-
What are we doing about it?
-
GWR customers travelling to Gatwick Airport are advised to allow extra time for their journey. Customers should change at Redhill for onward connections.
Arrangements have been made for GWR tickets to be accepted on Thameslink trains between Redhill and Gatwick Airport in both directions at no extra cost.
-
What are your options?
-
We are sorry for the disruption to your journey today, these are the current options available to you:
-
Option 1: If there are other rail companies or local public transport operators who may be able to help you make your journey, we will provide details here: Thameslink are accepting GWR tickets between Redhill and Gatwick Airport.
-
Option 2: Replacement transport provided by us such as a buses, coaches or taxis, have not been requested at this time as trains are still running.
-
Option 3: If your train is cancelled, you may travel on either of the two services before, or two services after, your original train. If these are peak services or less flexible, you can still travel with your original ticket, at no extra cost.
-
Option 4: Consider postponing your journey until our service returns to normal.
-
For more information:
-
Use the National Rail Enquiries real-time journey planner to check if a journey by rail is currently possible. If you are at a station please check the live departure boards or speak to a member of station staff.
-
Let us help you:
-
If you're already travelling when disruption happens, we'll get you where you need to go. If you miss the last train of the day due to cancellation or because another train was delayed, we wont leave you stranded.
-
If you require help, further information or would like to provide feedback, to help us improve in the future:
Speak to staff at the station or on the train. Use the Customer Help Point on the platform.
Message us on X @GWRHelp, Facebook Messenger @gwruk, Instagram @gwruk or WhatsApp 07890 608043. Our team is available daily between 06:00 and 23:00 Monday to Friday and 07:00 to 23:00 Saturday and Sunday.
Call our Customer Support team on 03457 000 125, who are available between 06:00 and 23:00, or National Rail Enquiries on 03457 484 950, who are available 24 hours a day.
-
Delay Repay:
-
If you arrive at your destination 15 or more minutes late because your GWR train was delayed or cancelled, you can apply for Delay Repay compensation. Please keep your ticket and visit GWR.com/DelayRepay
-
Further Information
An update will follow within the next 2 hours.
If you require further information please speak to our staff at the station or on the train, use the Customer Help Point, tweet us @GWRHelp or call National Rail Enquiries on 03457 484 950.
If you arrive at your destination 15 or more minutes late because your GWR train was delayed or cancelled, you can claim Delay Repay compensation. Please keep your ticket and visit GWR.com/DelayRepay
Last Updated:19/01/2026 04:04
Again - perhaps GBR will bring the automatic ability to use the next train in the event of disruption - however it's painted (though I understand that there's a lot of swapping of 387 units been going on, and the paint job does not confirm who's running it these days!
In theory under GBR there will be no longer the use of the phrase "TOC 'A' are accepting TOC 'B' tickets between X and Y" (with the exception of TfL etc) with "tickets will be accepted via any reasonable route"
